The Miners Ball was one of Platteville’s most anticipated annual social events from 1938 to 2006. (Learn more.) The Friends of the Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums brought the tradition back to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus on January 19, 2019, as a fundraiser for the Museums. Find an album of photos from the event on Facebook.

Thank you to all who contributed to the silent auction. Click to view Auction items.

Lastly, thank you to all who attended the 2019 Miners Ball — effectively reviving a cherished Platteville tradition dating back to the 1930s, and expanding this dancing event beyond just engineering students to include the entire regional community. The event marked a new milestone in partnership between the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums. Click to read remarks from the Museum Director.